Rensselaer Central Middle School vs Rensselaer Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
398 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Central Middle School Rensselaer, Indiana | Rensselaer Central Primary School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 335 | #554 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7320 of 15,369 | #24076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 363 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Rensselaer | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.5 vs 51.6).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 51%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Rensselaer Central Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rensselaer Central Middle School better than Rensselaer Central Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rensselaer and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Central Middle School: 363. Rensselaer Central Primary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central Primary School rank in Indiana?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is 176th of 335 and Rensselaer Central Primary School is 554th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).